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Scientists Unveil the Deadly Secret of Black Widow Venom - SciTechDaily
Cryo-EM and MD simulations reveal the mechanism by which the potent neurotoxin α-latrotoxin forms calcium-permeable membrane pores. The black widow spider is one of the most feared spider species. Its venom is a cocktail of seven different toxins tha
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- Oct 14 2024
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The black widow spider’s α-latrotoxin disrupts nerve signaling by creating a calcium channel in nerve cells, causing muscle spasms. Research from the University of Münster revealed its complex mechan… [+3886 chars]